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WELCOME TO THE WORLD'S LARGEST GARDEN OF OUTDOOR ART.
Painters, sculptors and artisans exhibit in the Plaza San Jacinto in the San Ángel neighborhood, after 9 months without being able to do so. Mexican artists of great renown and international prestige show their work outdoors and tell us a little about their technique. 🖼
When we talk about San Ángel, we are not only talking about a magical neighborhood with great tradition in the south of the city, but about an area that has witnessed many stories, full of museums and culture.
The origin of this colony dates back to pre-Hispanic times, when it used to be called Tenanitla, which means "walled place". This name made reference to the rocky areas that emerged after the Xitle volcanic eruption.
It was during the time of the Porfiriato where San Ángel became the destination of the wealthiest families of the time. This is still the case today. Their houses are fortifications with all kinds of security. It is these buildings (gardens, museums, alleys, residences, large houses and parks) that give cultural value to this territory. San Ángel is perhaps the most beautiful neighborhood in all of Mexico City.
In this neighborhood we find the Museo del Carmen, the San Ángel Cultural Center, the Isidro Fabela Center, the Octavio Paz Library and the Diego Rivera Study House. But the most special place, which is filled with painters, sculptors and artisans every Saturday (or so we hope, it has been closed for more than nine months) is the Mercado de San Jacinto. It is a park full of trees, in which different artists present their work.
The square becomes a very, very interesting open-air art gallery.
In addition to the market, cultural events are usually organized around the square. That is why the residents of the area have stopped calling the square "San Jacinto" to call it "JARDÍN DEL ARTE". It is a must to walk any Saturday through San Ángel and turn it into a cultural day.
🎼 "Good Vibes" by East of Heaven. Feat. Russell Vista.
Epidemicsound.